Our centre is committed to providing the best-in-class comprehensive radiation oncology services under one roof. The available technology and equipment are comparable to that available in the most advanced centres across the globe. Our services combine the capability of state-of-the-art technology with the expertise of our medical staff to treat you with comfort and compassion.
The meticulous treatment plans include specialised computer-based planning systems involving: Three-Dimensional (3D) Reconstructions of Computer Tomography (CT) Images and 3D Dose Distribution Algorithms that uses the targeted and regulated doses of high energy radiation to kill cancer cells. A protocol-based approach is used for the management of brain tumours, head and neck cancers, breast cancers, gynaecological cancers, urological malignancies, bone and soft tissue sarcomas, lymphoma, paediatric tumours, gastro-intestinal cancers and lung cancers to ensure an international standard of care. Our radiation oncologists work closely with medical oncologists, onco-surgeons and other specialists to carve out the most appropriate treatment plan for our patients.
We strive to provide the best-in-class treatments that are affordable and accessible to everyone. The OPD and IPD services provide planned as well as emergency care in the most comfortable manner. The pain and palliative services ensure that the medical care continues even when the patient has advanced and terminal stage diseases where maintaining the quality of life and dignity is the supreme priority for us.
Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that uses carefully planned radiation therapy to treat cancer. It uses high-energy radiation to target cancer cells, control tumour growth, or reduce symptoms caused by cancer.
At Venkateshwar Hospital, radiation therapy may be advised for cancers such as breast cancer, head and neck cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, brain tumours, gastrointestinal cancers, and other cancers. Treatment suitability depends on the cancer type, stage, location, and overall health of the patient.
Radiation therapy damages the DNA of cancer cells, making it difficult for them to grow and divide. The radiation oncology team at Venkateshwar Hospital plans treatment to target the affected area as precisely as possible while protecting nearby healthy tissues.
The radiation treatment itself is generally painless, similar to having an X-ray. However, some patients may experience side effects during or after treatment, depending on the body area being treated and the radiation dose.
Radiation therapy can be used with curative intent for certain cancers. In other cases, it may help control cancer growth, reduce the risk of recurrence, or relieve symptoms such as pain, bleeding, or pressure caused by a tumour.
Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to treat a specific body area, while chemotherapy uses medicines that travel through the bloodstream to treat cancer cells throughout the body. Both treatments may be used together when clinically required.
Adjuvant radiation therapy is radiation treatment given after surgery or another main treatment. It may help destroy remaining cancer cells and reduce the risk of cancer returning in the treated area.
Yes, radiation therapy may be given before surgery in selected cases to reduce tumour size, improve the possibility of surgery, or help control cancer locally. The decision is made by the oncology team after evaluating the cancer type and stage.
Yes, radiation therapy can be considered for older patients after evaluating their cancer type, overall health, other medical conditions, and ability to tolerate treatment. Age alone does not determine whether radiation therapy is suitable.
You can book a radiation oncology consultation at Venkateshwar Hospital through the official website, hospital helpline, or hospital reception. Carry previous medical reports, biopsy results, scans, and treatment records for the specialist consultation.
